HGV Class 2 Skilled Skid Planer Operator – £35,000 – Devon

Paramount Personnel; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client in the highways and infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2, Skilled Skid Steer Planer Operator for a permanent position in Mid Devon. The role includes responsibilities such as highway repairs and requires a commitment to health and safety alongside relevant skills and experience as part of a team.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 holder or Skid Steer qualification.
• Experience with plant operations preferred.
• Must demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team performing highways repairs.
• Drive and operate machinery where trained.
• Take responsibility for vehicles and materials.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety

Manual Work Ability

Education

CPCS or Npors Skid Steer qualification

CSCS Card

Tools

HGV driving License

Job description

HGV Class 2, Skilled Skid Steer Planer Operator – Devon

An existing client with over 20 years of experience within highways and infrastructure is offering an opportunity to join a focused, expanding team in Mid Devon

CPCS/Npors Skid Steer Planer Operator or an HGV Class 2 holder with some plant experience required for a permanent role.

We are seeking an individual with experience or a qualification in Skid Steer operations, or an HGV operator with some plant experience, who would be willing to undertake the required training to operate the skid steer.

Our client is looking for a team player, an individual who is willing to work both locally and across the UK—someone who can join an existing team and integrate quickly with them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team undertaking Highways repairs, ranging from Patching, Resurfacing, Potholes, Drainage, Footways, and General Highway Maintenance.
• Drive/operate plant and equipment where trained
• Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge.

Essential Skills:

• Clean HGV driving License.
• A commitment to Health and Safety.
• Good communication skills with basic literacy and numeracy
• Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers
• CPCS or Npors Skid Steer qualification
• CSCS Card

Desirable Skills:

• Highway experience
• HGV licence

The rate of pay would be dependent upon experience and qualifications, but it is very competitive

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